DCT

e90330msport · 10-09-2008, 12:11 PM

Had my car in for it's 1200 run in service today, was told that BMW UK announced a product recall for all DCT cars to update software this morning with a urgent Bulletin.

Mine is being done as we speak

It takes 6 hours to upload to car!!!!

satinghostrider · 10-09-2008, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by e90330msport

Had my car in for it's 1200 run in service today, was told that BMW UK announced a product recall for all DCT cars to update software this morning with a urgent Bulletin.

Mine is being done as we speak

It takes 6 hours to upload to car!!!!

I got that too. But they fucked it up by changing the tranny fluid after updating it. FUCKING SONS OF BITCHES.

sfbimmer13 · 10-09-2008, 12:13 PM

that is good news - hopefully it will be available in the US shortly too...

mkoesel · 10-09-2008, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by e90330msport

Had my car in for it's 1200 run in service today, was told that BMW UK announced a product recall for all DCT cars to update software this morning with a urgent Bulletin.

Mine is being done as we speak

It takes 6 hours to upload to car!!!!

Can you get a copy of the bulletin?

Have you been given any info on what the update addresses specifically?

Mr.AK · 10-09-2008, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by elmariachi

I got that too. But they fucked it up by changing the tranny fluid after updating it. FUCKING SONS OF BITCHES.

UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!!! The Human Brain at it's best.

consolidated · 10-09-2008, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by elmariachi

I got that too. But they fucked it up by changing the tranny fluid after updating it. FUCKING SONS OF BITCHES.

damn, what a shame. idiots.

satinghostrider · 10-09-2008, 12:56 PM

its only 2 weeks old and i went in for the first service. Now this. Fucking amazing. Looks like this whole shit is an international affair.

lucid · 10-09-2008, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by elmariachi

I got that too. But they fucked it up by changing the tranny fluid after updating it. FUCKING SONS OF BITCHES.

The human species must be carrying some kind of gene that makes some of its members act like complete dumbasses when faced with a DCT transmission.

satinghostrider · 10-09-2008, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by lucid

The human species must be carrying some kind of gene that makes some of its members act like complete dumbasses when faced with a DCT transmission.

The biggest dumbass is one that thinks that the DCT is inherently problematic when in fact, the problem is created by human dumbfucks working at dealerships. Whats ur agenda pal?

Radiation Joe · 10-09-2008, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by elmariachi

The biggest dumbass is one that thinks that the DCT is inherently problematic when in fact, the problem is created by human dumbfucks working at dealerships. Whats ur agenda pal?

Drop it, will you, please.

We all understand. You're pissed off. Now go away unless you have something useful to post.

masmole · 10-09-2008, 01:37 PM

Even if the software update DCT recall is announced soon for the US, I shall wait until the verdict is in from the first few who actually get the update. My track season is done and the DCT works perfectly fine for normal daily driving, and who knows if this supposed recall even fixes the threshold-braking-non-downshifting issue.

I'm glad that BMW was on the case and the ball is rolling in some markets though! Good news.

Dascamel · 10-09-2008, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by masmole

Even if the software update DCT recall is announced soon for the US, I shall wait until the verdict is in from the first few who actually get the update. My track season is done and the DCT works perfectly fine for normal daily driving, and who knows if this supposed recall even fixes the threshold-braking-non-downshifting issue.

I'm glad that BMW was on the case and the ball is rolling in some markets though! Good news.

+1

I'm waiting for at least a month for the all the issues to be cleared before taking it in.

mkoesel · 10-09-2008, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by elmariachi

The biggest dumbass is one that thinks that the DCT is inherently problematic when in fact, the problem is created by human dumbfucks working at dealerships. Whats ur agenda pal?

Whoa, where the hell did that come from?

lucid's a long-time member and certainly has no anti-M-DCT agenda that I've seen.

m3larson · 10-09-2008, 03:28 PM

Anyone read the last issue of Car and Driver Track Meat??? The M3 was 1.2 sec slower around the track then the new Caddy CTS-V and they blamed it on the M-DCT for not downshifing on command. In fact they state the car ran its best lap in automatic mode.

TLud · 10-09-2008, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by elmariachi

The biggest dumbass is one that thinks that the DCT is inherently problematic when in fact, the problem is created by human dumbfucks working at dealerships. Whats ur agenda pal?

He was talking about the dealership monkeys, not you. Relax...

mkoesel · 10-09-2008, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by m3larson

Anyone read the last issue of Car and Driver Track Meat??? The M3 was 1.2 sec slower around the track then the new Caddy CTS-V and they blamed it on the M-DCT for not downshifing on command. In fact they state the car ran its best lap in automatic mode.

So are they saying that there are situations where the transmission will actually downshift when in auto mode, but would not have if it had been in manual mode?

e46e92love · 10-09-2008, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by elmariachi

I got that too. But they fucked it up by changing the tranny fluid after updating it. FUCKING SONS OF BITCHES.

....not funny that they messed your car up, just the use of the curse words just made me laugh.

Zed · 10-09-2008, 03:53 PM

My guess is that the recall would have more to do with the stalling/loss of power issues people have reported. Hopefully the downshift issues get helped as well... but I doubt they would issue any kind of recall for that.

aggie57 · 10-09-2008, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mkoesel

So are they saying that there are situations where the transmission will actually downshift when in auto mode, but would not have if it had been in manual mode?

Well, looks like those of you who track your cars now have a new challenge - beat the DCT computer!!!

And please keep any rockets stowed.....this is a comment in good humour!

BIGNTASTIE · 10-09-2008, 04:18 PM

will we still get the update if we already went in for service???

mofomat · 10-09-2008, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by elmariachi

I got that too. But they made a mistake by changing the tranny fluid after updating it. It was rather annoying. I was so annoyed that I offered the manager outside for a damn good thrashing. I put up my dukes and popped him on his hooter.

Thanks for that.

swamp2 · 10-09-2008, 04:45 PM

Very interesting, would love to see a copy of the bulletin/notice as well. Other than the way UK cars default to D instead of S I'd bet the software is identical. Seems BMW realizes it could be a safety issue. Sure will be interesting to see if they do a recall here in the US. We are awfully law suit happy over here.

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masmole Captain 266 Rep 770 Posts Drives: blue, gray, brown cars Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Even if the software update DCT recall is announced soon for the US, I shall wait until the verdict is in from the first few who actually get the update. My track season is done and the DCT works perfectly fine for normal daily driving, and who knows if this supposed recall even fixes the threshold-braking-non-downshifting issue. I'm glad that BMW was on the case and the ball is rolling in some markets though! Good news. __________________ 2021 A6 Allroad, 2020 SQ7, 2019 M5 Comp, 2011 GT3 past: A4, S4, X5 4.8is, SLK55, E60 M5, RS4, ML63, E92 M3, Q5, Touareg TDI, Escalade, SQ5, RS7, Velar FE, Q7
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m3larson First Lieutenant 28 Rep 309 Posts Drives: 2014 M6 Gran C 1997 M3 Track C Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ iTrader: (0)	Anyone read the last issue of Car and Driver Track Meat??? The M3 was 1.2 sec slower around the track then the new Caddy CTS-V and they blamed it on the M-DCT for not downshifing on command. In fact they state the car ran its best lap in automatic mode. __________________ The Verdict: Every other manufacturer should give up on building their own cars and just make M3s instead. -Car and Driver June 2008
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Zed Replicant 8 Rep 199 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 E90 DCT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	My guess is that the recall would have more to do with the stalling/loss of power issues people have reported. Hopefully the downshift issues get helped as well... but I doubt they would issue any kind of recall for that.
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swamp2 Lieutenant General 611 Rep 10,407 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Diego, CA USA iTrader: (3)	Very interesting, would love to see a copy of the bulletin/notice as well. Other than the way UK cars default to D instead of S I'd bet the software is identical. Seems BMW realizes it could be a safety issue. Sure will be interesting to see if they do a recall here in the US. We are awfully law suit happy over here.
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